Corpus Nummorum Byzantinorum Recentissimorum
Thessalonica Mint
CNB 8.1A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AR. IC XC IC AC Full-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm and diamond inbetween, bearded, seated upon backed throne, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding Gospels. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC O ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, holding Cross-in-circle-tipped-scepter with triangular decoration; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros (A5 D1 E28 F1), and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on Chest; St. Demetrius nimbate, standing on dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, l. hand holding sword over shoulder. Sear 2158. LBC 320. DOC IV XXXVIII 1. CLBC 12.1.1. CNB 8.1A.
CNB 8.1B
Same as previous but reverse divitision with jewel on l. center, F6 loros variant (A5 D1 E28 F6). Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV —. CLBC —. CNB 8.1B.
CNB 8.1C
Same as previous but reverse divitision with star on l. center. Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV —. CLBC —. CNB 8.1C.
CNB 8.1D
Same as 8.1A but reverse divitision with jewel on l. center, E38 loros variant (A5 D1 E38 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV —. CLBC —. CNB 8.1D.
CNB 8.1E
Same as 8.1A but reverse with star in lower field to either side of Cross-in-circle-tipped-scepter with triangular decoration, divitision with two lines on l. center, E21 loros variant (A5 D1 E21 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV —. CLBC —. CNB 8.1E.
CNB 8.1F
Same as previous but obverse with legend IC XC, reverse without stars in lower field. Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV —. CLBC —. CNB 8.1F.
CNB 8.2A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AR. MHP ΘV HAΓIOCOPITICA Full-length figure of Theotokos Hagiosoritissa, nimbate, in orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄΠ O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros (A4 B10 C1 E20 F1), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on chest and l. hand accepting the outstretched city of Thessalonica; St. Demetrius nimbate, standing on square dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, both hands outstretched, offering the city of Thessalonica to the emperor; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper field. Sear 2159. LBC 321-2. DOC IV XXXVIII 2c. CLBC —. CNB 8.2A.
CNB 8.2B
Same as 8.2A but obverse with star sigla to either side. Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV XXXVIII 2b. CLBC 12.1.2. CNB 8.2B.
CNB 8.2C
Same as 8.2A but obverse with Δ sigla to either side. Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV XXXVIII 2a. CLBC —. CNB 8.2C.
CNB 8.2D
Same as 8.2A but obverse with Δ and star sigla to either side. Sear —. LBC —. DOC IV XXXVIII —. CLBC —. CNB 8.2D.
CNB 8.3A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AR. MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, seated upon backed throne, wearing tunic and maphorion, both hands holding the infant Christ at breast. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC IC XC Full-length figures of emperor and Christ, bearded; Emperor wearing divitision, loros (A10 E15), sagion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding sheathed sword downwards l. akakia; Christ cruciformly nimbate with pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand outstretched to crown emperor and l. holding Gospels. Sear 2160. LBC —. DOC IV XXXVIII 3c. CLBC —. CNB 8.3A.
CNB 8.3B
Same as previous but obverse with Γ on r. throne back and P on l. throne back. Sear —. LBC 323. DOC IV XXXVIII 3a. CLBC —. CNB 8.3B.
CNB 8.3C
Same as previous but obverse with star to either throne back. Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC 12.1.3. CNB 8.3C.
CNB 8.3D
Same as previous but obverse with crescent moon to either throne back, reverse with E19 loros variant (A10 E19). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC 12.1.3. CNB 8.3D.
CNB 8.4A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. IC XC O ЄMMANȣHA Half-length figure of Christ Emmanuel, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding scroll. Rev. ΘЄOΔωΠOC ΔȣKAC O ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, holding Cross-tipped-scepter with triangular decoration; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision (A3), chlamys (A1 B2 C6), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on Chest; St. Demetrius nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, l. hand holding sword over shoulder. Sear 2161. LBC 324-6. DOC IV XXXVIII 4. CLBC 12.2.1. CNB 8.4A.
CNB 8.4B
Same as previous but reverse with A36 chlamys variant (A36 B2 C6). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.4B.
CNB 8.4C
Same as previous but reverse with A3 chlamys variant (A3 B2 C6). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.4C.
CNB 8.5A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, seated upon backed throne, wearing tunic and maphorion, both hands holding the infant Christ at breast. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOCTH O ΘЄOΔωΠOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Theodore, bearded, holding Cross-tipped-scepter with triangular decoration; Emperor wearing divitision, loros (A10 B6 C1 E15 F1), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding sheathed sword downwards; St. Theodore nimbate, standing on dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, l. hand resting on shield. Sear 2164. LBC 328. DOC IV XXXIX 6. CLBC 12.2.3. CNB 8.5A.
CNB 8.5B
Same as previous but reverse with E19 loros variant (A10 B6 C1 E19 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.5D.
CNB 8.6A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, nimbate, seated upon backless throne, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, both hands hold sheathed sword across lap. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOCTH MHP ΘV Half-length figures of emperor and Theotokos, holding patriarchal Cross; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros (B7 C2 E12 F1), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding Cross-tipped-scepter; Theotokos nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion, l. hand in benediction; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper r. field. Sear 2167. LBC 328. DOC IV XXXIX 9. CLBC 12.2.6. CNB 8.6A.
CNB 8.6B
Same as previous but reverse with E39 loros variant (B7 C2 E39 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.6B.
CNB 8.6C
Same as previous but reverse with E40 loros variant (B7 C2 E40 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.6C.
CNB 8.6D
Same as previous but reverse with loros variant (B7 C8 E40 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.6D.
CNB 8.6E
Same as 8.6A but reverse 3/4 length busts with A16 C7 E12 loros variant (A16 B7 C7 E12 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.6E.
CNB 8.6F
Same as 8.6A but reverse with B8 loros variant (B8 C2 E12 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.6F.
CNB 8.7A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. IC XC Full-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with pellet in each cross arm, bearded, seated upon backless throne, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. arm outstretched in benediction and l. hand holding Gospels. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC XM Full-length figures of emperor and St. Michael the Archangel, holding model city of Thessalonica; Emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros (A10 B6 C1 E19 F1), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding labarum; St. Michael, nimbate, wearing divitision, loros (A2 B7 C1 E6 F1), and maniakion, l. holding spear over shoulder; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper r. field. Sear 2165. LBC –. DOC IV XXXIX 7d (?). CLBC –. CNB 8.7A.
CNB 8.7B
Same as previous but obverse with star above l. throne cushion, reverse St. Michael with B21 loros variant (A10 B21 C1 E6 F1). Sear –. LBC 329-31. DOC IV XXXIX 7a. CLBC –. CNB 8.7B.
CNB 8.7C
Same as 8.7A but obverse with Y shaped design and four dots to either throne panel, Cross ending in globi above l. throne cushion. Sear –. LBC –. DOC IV XXXIX 7c (?). CLBC –. CNB 8.7C.
CNB 8.7D
Same as 8.7A but obverse with three dots to either side above the throne cushion, reverse St. Michael with B8 loros variant (A10 B8 C1 E6 F1). Sear –. LBC –. DOC IV XXXIX 7b. CLBC 12.2.4. CNB 8.7D.
CNB 8.8
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. IC XC Full-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with pellet in each cross arm, beardless, seated upon backless throne, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. arm outstretched in benediction and l. hand outstreched holding scroll; Δ and star to either side of the throne. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄΠ O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius; Emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros (A2 B7 C1 E16 F1), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding cross-tipped-scepter and l. akakia; St. Demetrius, nimbate, standing on dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, r. hand outstretched to crown the emperor and l. holding sword downwards. Sear 2162. LBC –. DOC IV XXXVIII 5a. CLBC –. CNB 8.8.
CNB 8.9A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, in orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; Star in either field. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄΠ O IC XC Full-length figures of emperor and Christ, bearded; Emperor wearing divitision, loros (A4 B10 C1 E31 F1), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding Cross-tipped-scepter l. akakia; Christ cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand outstretched to crown emperor and l. holding Gospels. Sear 2166. LBC –. DOC IV XXXIX 8. CLBC 12.2.5. CNB 8.9A.
CNB 8.9B
Same as previous but small module, reverse with A6 B12 E6 loros variants (A6 B12 C1 E6 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.9B.
CNB 8.9C
Same as previous but small module, reverse with A15 B20 E13 loros variants (A15 B20 C1 E13 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.9C.
CBB 8.10
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1222 -1254 AD, AE. O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, r. hand holding sword and l. resting on star-inlaid shield. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC O ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, sagion, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding labarum and l. globus cruciger; Cluster of three dots in upper r. field; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper l. field. Sear 2105 (incorrectly described, as John III Vatatzes). LBC –. DOC IV XXXIV 51 (incorrectly described, as John III Vatatzes). CLBC –. CBB 8.10.
CNB 8.11A
Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. IC XC Half-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding scroll. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOTHC KOMNHNOC O ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros (A2 B7 C1 E41 F1), maniakion, sagion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding labarum and l. globus cruciger; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper l. field. Sear 2168. LBC 335-6. DOC IV XXXIX 10a-b. CLBC 12.2.7.A. CNB 8.11A.
CNB 8.11B
Same as previous but obverse with star to either side. Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.11B.
CNB 8.11C
Same as 8.11A but reverse with patriarchal globus cruciger. Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.11C.
CNB 8.11D
Same as previous but obverse with star to either side. Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.11D.
CBB 8.11E
Same as 8.11A but small module. Sear —. LBC 337. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.11E.
CNB 8.11F
Same as 8.11A but obverse with legend IC XC O ЄMMANȣHΛ. Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.11F.
CNB 8.12A
Tetarteron, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. + ΘЄOΔωPOC ЄN Xω TωΘωПICTOC BACIΛЄVC KAI AVTOKPATωR PωMAIωN O ΔOVKAC. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOTHC O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, patriarchal Cross between; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros (B20? C1 E21 F5), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on chest l. holding akakia; St. Demetrius nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, r. hand holding sword over shoulder l. hand resting on shield. Sear 2169. LBC –. DOC IV XL 11. CLBC 12.3.1. CNB 8.12A.
CNB 8.12B
As previous but obverse with legend + ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCПOTHC O ΔOVKAC. Sear 2170. LBC 338-40. DOC IV XL 12. CLBC 12.3.2. CNB 8.12B.
CNB 8.12C
Same as previous but reverse with radiate Cross. Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.12C.
CNB 8.12D
Same as 8.12B but reverse with E14 loros variant (B20? C1 E14 F5). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.12D.
CNB 8.13A
Tetarteron, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, r. hand resting on shield and l. holding spear over shoulder. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros (A10 B5 C1 E19 F1), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding globus cruciger and l. labarum. Sear 2173. LBC 342. DOC IV XL 14. CLBC 12.3.4.B. CNB 8.13A.
CNB 8.13B
Same as previous but obverse with St. Demetrius facing right. Sear –. LBC 341, 343. DOC IV XL 15a. CLBC 12.3.4.C. CNB 8.13B.
CNB 8.13C
Same as previous but reverse with A13 loros variant (A10 B5 C1 E13 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.12C.
CNB 8.13D
Same as 8.13B but with reverse facing right. Sear –. LBC –. DOC IV XL 15b. CLBC 12.3.4.A. CNB 8.13D.
CNB 8.13E
Same as previous but reverse with A13 loros variant (A10 B5 C1 E13 F1). Sear —. LBC —. DOC —. CLBC —. CNB 8.13E.
CNB 8.14
Tetarteron, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD, AE. MHP ΘV Half-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, in orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC Half-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros (B? C1 E6? F5?), maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding globus cruciger and l. labarum over shoulder. Sear 2171. LBC –. DOC IV XL 13. CLBC 12.3.3. CNB 8.14.
Arta Mint
CNB 8.15
Trachy, Arta circa 1215-1230 AD, AR. IC XC O ЄMMANȣHA Half-length figure of Christ Emmanuel, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding scroll. Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision with star embroidery on r. middle, loros (A10 D3 F1), and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding Cross-tipped-scepter and l. akakia; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper l. field. Sear 2228. LBC –. DOC IV XLIV 1. CLBC 15.2.1. CNB 8.15.